Watford, UK – May 22nd, 2025 – Independent publisher Wired Productions and developer Caged Element are thrilled to announce the official launch of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks on Steam today. Following an early access phase that saw over 250,000 players blast opponents, this high octane combat racing game is now available with a wealth of new content and changes. As revealed last week, Wired Productions has taken over publishing rights of the IP and are thrilled to reveal that not only have microtransactions been ripped out of the game for its 1.0 release, the launch introduces also fresh tracks, maps, game modes, and customization options. Whether playing solo, with friends, online, or offline, Speed Freeks delivers its most comprehensive experience yet.
As part of the celebration, Wired Productions invites players to join the Warhammer Skulls Event tonight for an exclusive look at Speed Freeks. Visit the Warhammer site for more details and stay tuned for insights into the game's next explosive chapter, as Wired Productions continues its partnership with Caged Element, the original publisher of 2018’s acclaimed GRIP: Combat Racing. Embrace the chaos, ignite the battles, and experience the thrill of Speed Freeks like never before.
Available for discounted launch price of just $15.99, €15.99 and £12.79, The 1.0 launch brings the Free Early Access period to a close, and as a thank you to its dedicated player base, every Early Access player will receive the full 1.0 update completely free.
New content includes:
- Player-hosted games: Create private or public lobbies with custom settings.
- New Vehicle – Trukk: A havoc-wreaking ambush vehicle with a fearsome amount of firepower and rowdy orks in the back.
- New Game Mode - Free Roam: Choose any map and create custom races around it, as well as practice driving skills and abilities.
- New Maps: Da Dust Up and Da Gorge are Speed Freeks’ most dynamic and visually striking to date.
- Ork Pit Bosses: Players can now unlock and customize Ork avatars to show off to teammates and enemies alike.
- Alternative Weapons: Unlockable weapons expand the playstyles of each vehicle for new ways to master them.
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is available now on Steam at a special discounted price of just $15.99, €15.99 and £12.79. Join the waaagh community to keep up to date with the latest news and updates via Discord, X and Instagram.
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About GAMES WORKSHOP
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About Caged Element
Caged Element is a passionate and independent game development studio that specializes in intense vehicular combat titles. With their previous title GRIP, they unleashed a flurry of speed and chaos upon the gaming world and are excited to extend that experience through SPEED FREEKS. WAAAGH!
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: Hotel Architect, KARMA: The Dark World, DIG VR, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, and Deliver Us the Moon. Announced upcoming titles are Beneath and Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks.
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